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Divide 42/7 with 49/40

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 1 9/40

42/7 ÷ 49/40 is 240/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 49/40: 40/49
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/7 ÷ 49/40 = 42/7 × 40/49
  3. = 42 × 40/7 × 49 = 1680/343
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 240/49
  5. In mixed form: 444/49

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